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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1943

Page

3

Allied Court To Try Axis Leaders Seen

A plan to replace a peace treaty with Germany by a UN declared peace and an international court to try Axis leaders was proposed by Gen. Marcel de Baer. The idea envisions a transitional period, Hague law constraints, and a 35 judge International Court to supervise postwar Germany under a global peace framework. Names and addresses listed include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson, Cadet Donald Edward Kennedy, Cadet William Henry Humble, and Cadet Sherrell Eisdale Jr.

Washington Gerviminy United Nations Hier Mussolini Marce’'de Baer London Allied Commission War Criminal Commission London Interational Assembly de Baer de Buer Germany World Organization Louis Johnson West Park Avenue Donald Edward Kennedy Richard J. Kennedy Cincinnati Avenue William Henry Humble George Lea Humbie Palmetto Street Sherrell Eisdale Jr North San Marcos Street

Graduates and Promotions From Civil Affairs and Army Training

The list records numerous service members receiving promotions and training awards across U S bases. Names include Robert M. Graham and Robert J. Johnson among graduates of Baston university civil affairs and naval air training. Capt. Dwight L. Kemper promoted to major. aviation cadets, lieutenants, and specialists honored with good conduct medals at Camp Rucker, Kirtland Field, Oshkosh, and Daytona Beach.

Ben Morris Civil Affairs Tracmns School Baston University Robert M. Grahar Hal R. Grahams Monticello Court Boston Quartermaster Depot Robert Pesisacolls Fia Naval Air Training Dwight Leroy Kemper Ogden Line Central Flying Training Command Randolph Held Charles Edward Plath Jr C. FE. Plath Shi Drive Son William Goldein J. Goldfein East Dewey Place Carl Jad Army Air Field Jack S. Millard Gradu Aig Laredo Army Air Field Tom de Wolfe Harrington Low Harington East Maple Street Maine Air Transport Command Lee Roy I. Bigler Willan Avery A. Hughes N. Hughes West Mayfield Boulevard Oshkosh Wis Teachers' College John A. Fraser Mistletoe Avenue John PL Markey Anne Markey South Monumental Street Mission Road Daytona Beach Pla Coffeysille Kan Catiel Robert J. Johnsa

Cigarette Evidence Links Suspect to Morrison Slaying

A 26 year old Black laborer at Kelly Field was identified as the killer of 62 year old Cus Morrison at the San Antonio arsenal. Morrison was stabbed Sunday night in the 300 block of North Pine Street during an attempted robbery. A cigarette butt found at the scene led investigators to suspect Barrera who denied the charge until confronted with the cigarette pack. He later confessed to stabbing Morrison with a pocket knife claiming self defense after Morrison allegedly tried to rob him. Barrera said he fled to his sister in law’s home on Potomac Street leaving a blood stained jacket there. Police aided by Detectives Bentler Long and Neal reported the case.

Kelly Field Cus Morrison San Antonio Arsenal Morrison Tate North Pine Street Set Charles Barrera Arsenal Barrera Kather Potomac Street BR. A. Bentler Wehn Long A. B. Neal

25 A Men Held By Nazis Names of prisoners of war made public

The War Department disclosed names of 14 South Texans captured by Germany and listed Navy department wounded Marine Cpl James C Dennis husband of Mrs Katherine B Dennis of 166 Thelina Drive. The list includes Pvt Ernesto Tovar of San Antonio and others from Austin Seguin Lockhart Shiner Gonzales Macdona and nearby Caldwell Burleson counties.

Salas Austin George Burmingham Gonzales Jesus Florez Caldwell Burleson County Navy Department James C. Dennis Katherne B. Dennis Thelina Drive

Draft Boards Work New Year's Day

Besar county draft boards will operate on New Year’s Day with uninterrupted duty to select men for military service. Ration board offices will stay open from 8:30 p m to 4:30 p m and gasoline appeal panels and other voluntary sessions will also remain in operation.

Besar Supig Fces

Woman Reports Loss of Checks at Bus Terminal

Mrs Lois J Hart of 217 Cadwallader Street reported to police that she lost a coin purse containing 713 dollars in traveler’s checks and 40 dollars in cash in a phone booth at the Greyhound bus terminal at 17 p m Tuesday. She returned a few minutes later and the purse was gone.

Lois J. Hart Cadwallader Slruct Greyhound Bus Terminal

Daughter of Walter Winchell Hospitalized With Pneumonia

Walia Winchell, 35, daughter of columnist Walter Winchell, was admitted to Francis Hospital in Miami Beach today after suffering a pneumonia attack. Hospital staff reported she was doing nicely.

Miami Beach Fla Walia Winchell Walter Winchell Et Francis Domig

Duce Dead Renort Says Mussolini Hitler Health Rumors

London dispatches quote a Madrid source claiming Mussolini was hospitalized in Germany with stomach trouble ten days earlier. A Romanian observer reports Hitler crying and in a distressed state, with no confirmation from official channels.

London Mussolii Hitler Madrid Mall Reliabe Diplomi Mussolini Junges Tater

Reds Predict German Defeat in 1944

A Soviet bulletin published in Washington via the official Russian embassy organ predicts a mortal blow to Germany in 1944. It argues Hitler’s plans have failed and the Red Army with Allied forces will strike next year. It notes Rommel remains trusted by Hitler amidst military discord.

Germany Washington Dec Red Army Hitler Hed Aliei Erwin Rommel

Package Store Theft Charged

Marit Wesley eutry, held in Wichita Jails county, charged in Justice of the Peace Bul Corrigan's court with burglary and theft of $20 cash and $610 worth of merchandise from Lerner's package store at 3826 Broadway AW. Lerner, proprietor, said the burglar broke in through a rear window. Stolen items include money three boxes of cigars 43 4 cases of whisky and one case of gin.

Marit Wesley Eutry Wichita

Turf Fire Causes Damages at Local Stores

J Dan filed a claim for 400 dollars in linen damage from exposure to a turf fire at his supply house on 119 Soledad street. The blaze also destroyed the club’s third floor with 10 000 dollars in building damage and 3000 dollars for contents. At National Grocery 421 North Medina street, 200 dollars in canned goods matches and salt were damaged by a fire of unknown origin at 6 30 p m Wednesday.

J. Dan Soledad Street Tre Department National Grocery Company North Medina Street

Man Sought After Attack On Woman

A Latino man 27 identified as Antonio Lasquez after he and two companions attacked a 85 year old woman at the Bohemia club rear on Dolorosa Street. She was beaten robbed and driven around before escaping near Main Avenue. Lasquez was cut when attempting to intervene. Police searched for him Wednesday.

Bohemia Club Dolorosa Street Robert B. Green Hospital Main Avenue Antonio R. Lasquez San Saba Oui

Texas Marks 98th Year As State

AUSTIN Dec 29. Texas is 98 years old today with statehood dated to December 29 1845 the annexation papers signed by the U S president. Courts hold statehood began then and federal taxes began. War conditions permitting Texas will observe a centennial in 1945 and 1946. A commission of the 47th legislature is preparing plans for the celebration.

Austen Texas Republic of Union United States

Penetro Cold Remedy Promos From Vintage Ad

An old cigarette-era style ad promotes Penetro as a two use remedy for colds and muscle aches. It claims to relieve nasal and throat congestion and to stimulate circulation where applied using a base with mutton suet. Pricing lists 25 cents or 35 cents for double supply.

Granda Nulda

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